Scott Younker
Scott Younker is the West Coast Reporter at Tom’s Guide. He covers all the latest tech news, including phones, computing and more. He’s been involved in tech since 2011 covering everything from cameras and swimming pool equipment to the latest gaming consoles and smart TVs. He is on a seemingly never ending hunt to build the easiest to use home media system.
Before Tom’s Guide, Scott worked for publications like Digital Trends, Outdoor Photographer, Dead Beats Panel, and in a brief detour, America’s Funniest Home Videos. Yes, he has seen more pratfalls, silly pets and ridiculous home movie fails than is reasonably healthy.
When not writing about the latest devices or advances in chipsets, be sure to ask about Scott about disc golf and sustainability, or just if you’re being cheeky, ask about his noodle arm. If you truly want to get nerdy, bring up board games and his ongoing losing streak.
Scott joined Tom's Guide in 2024 as the West Coast Reporter. He graduated from the School of Journalism at the University of Oregon with a degree in magazine journalism and a minor in communications. While there he blogged or wrote for several magazines including the Fluxx, Ethos and the Oregon Commentator. He briefly wrote and managed a moderately successful blog focused on web comics.
Latest articles by Scott Younker
This could be our first look at One UI 7 on the Galaxy S25 Ultra
By Scott Younker published
A leaked image gives us an idea of how the One UI 7 Android skin might look when Samsung releases it next year.
Don't like Copilot? Microsoft might let you preprogram the new Copilot button
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft has introduced the ability to reprogram the Copilot key in a Windows Insider build, suggesting it might be available in the future.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, October 5 (#482)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #482? Here are some hints and the answers.
iPhone 17 Air — new report says it will launch in 2025 with breakthrough OLED display
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims that Apple will adopt a new OLED technology in next year's iPhones, making them thinner.
iPhone 16 issues — all the biggest problems so far
By Scott Younker last updated
The iPhone 16 is getting lots of praise, but a handful of users are dealing with some notable problems.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, October 4 (#481)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #481? Here are some hints and the answers.
Massive Bank of America outage — live updates on $0 account balances
By Anthony Spadafora, Scott Younker last updated
Bank of America customers across the U.S. are experiencing issues when checking their balances on both the company’s app and website.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Thursday, October 3 (#480)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #480? Here are some hints and the answers.
Gmail just got a huge upgrade for millions that will save you time
By Scott Younker published
Google is updating Gmail with a revamped Summary Cards that have a new aesthetic and new features.
Amazon announces new Fire HD 8 tablet powered by AI — here’s what it can do
By Scott Younker published
Amazon has announced a refreshed Fire HD 8 tablet with AI tools and a bit bigger RAM.
This new gadget sends Dolby Atmos audio through your home outlets — here's how it works
By Scott Younker published
A new audio gadget sends audio data via existing outlets to speakers and is now Dolby Atmos certified.
Fitbit.com is offically shut down — what you need to know
By Scott Younker last updated
Fitbit.com is going away and Fitbit devices will be sold via the Google Store starting October 1st.
I’ve avoided smartwatches for years but a month with the Galaxy Watch Ultra changed my mind
By Scott Younker published
I took a a smartwatch on a ride for the first time, starting with the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, October 2 (#479)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #479? Here are some hints and the answers.
iPhone SE 4 launch date just tipped along with key upgrades
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims Apple will release the budget-friendly iPhone SE 4 and an updated iPad Air in 2025. Here's what we know so far.
Sonos outlines turnaround plan following app disaster — here's what they're saying
By Scott Younker published
Sonos announced their plan to regain customer trust and repair the Sonos App.
Bose launches SoundLink Flex 2nd gen — and it fixes one of our biggest complaints
By Scott Younker published
Bose just launched an update to the SoundLink Flex with a new a sequel that brings a number of new features.
Google Pixel 9a renders just leaked — no more camera bar
By Scott Younker last updated
Newly leaked images of the Google Pixel 9a give us an idea of what Google's mid-range Pixel device will look like.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, October 1 (#478)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #478? Here are some hints and the answers.
Oura Ring 4 teased for October announcement, thinner design in new report
By Scott Younker published
CEO Tom Hale discusses how Oura Ring is doing, and the fourth generation version is teased in a new report.
Windows 11 update causing blue screens of death and reboot loops — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
A new update is introducing reboot loops ad blue screens. Here's how to avoid it and Microsoft's response
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, September 28 (#475)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #475? Here are some hints and the answers.
Lenovo accidentally just leaked Lenovo Legion Go 2 and Go Lite
By Scott Younker published
In a listing for another product Lenovo accidentally revealed two new handheld gaming PCs are on the way.
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